I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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MOM’S LETTER TO SON
Dear Son, my own flesh and blood: To see you would be a sight for sore eyes. You are the heart of my heart. So you have a gut feeling your boss is about to give you a kick in … Continue reading
DO REAL MEN EAT QUICHE?
Well, I’m guessing you won’t find much of it in the army barracks! Am I suggesting they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, … Continue reading
HABAKKUK, ME, AND GOD
Taking a look at Habakkuk. Now I see why I love it. He and I share the same questions about this world we live in. And when we have a talk with the Lord, we still have questions, and we … Continue reading
Posted in God, God's purpose or will, Habakkuk,, men, prophesy, punishment
Tagged God's purpose, Habakkuk, me, prophesy
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“THE” MAN
Jesus is the Being who lived, laughed, loved, in the manner with which I can identify. He also carried the same sorrows which I sometimes carry. In all those ways, he modeled behavior which was pleasing to his Father. In … Continue reading
Posted in fathers' day, Jesus only way, Jesus the Man, men, Uncategorized
Tagged fathers' day, Jesus, Jesus only way, men
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MEN
Men, men, what would I do without them? I am blessed with many good men in my life: Sons, Grand-sons, Brother, Brothers-in-law, Nephews, Pastor, and Friends – And most of all, my husband, Sammy. Without him —- Instead of picking … Continue reading
Posted in fathers' day, Hayes family, marriage, me, men, Uncategorized
Tagged fathers' day, gender, love, marriage, men, thanks
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WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU?
GUYS AND GALS: Whatever menu you served to get your spouse, be prepared to dish up for 65 years or so. Image: Pixabay
IT’S TOUGH TO BE A BOY
Pimple-faced, lanky, awkward, nearly mute around a girl, this fourteen year old male adores the fourteen year old girl next door. She is taller than he is; she has more friends, she is built… Well, she is built well. … Continue reading
Posted in culture, falling in love, gender roles, men, Uncategorized
Tagged adolesence, boys, dating, feminist, gender roles, harassment, homosexual, men, suicide, teens
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TOUGH AND TENDER – Fathers
“I won,” said Papa Sammy. Six-year-old Pete sat sad faced. Not only had he lost but he lost by 28 Uno cards! He quietly and thoughtfully said, “Can I call my Dad?” Call his Dad! Pete lost the game … Continue reading
Posted in family, men, Uncategorized
Tagged family, fathers, fathers' day, men, tribute to men
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LET’S HEAR IT FOR ALEX
THIS IS NOT A POST FOR MEN! This is a post for women mostly younger than I. (Who is not?) My generation started the “women in the work force” movement – the time for women to be free – whoopee! … Continue reading
Posted in feminist, men, Uncategorized
Tagged equality, fathers, fathers' day, feminism, men, women in politics, working women
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REAL MEN DON’T EAT QUICHE, THEY SAY.
OH, DON’T THEY? Does that mean they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, unselfish, patient, give themselves to the service of others? Perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in men, Veterans
Tagged common man, Father's Day, fathers, Memorial Day, men, role models, Veterans
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